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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.15, 1,031.41 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.15, 1,031.41 and 441.03 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.15 : 1,031.41 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.15/1,031.41 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.15x = 1,031.41 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.15x = 454,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,880.13/688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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