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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 948.96 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 948.96 and 426.08 is: 587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 948.96 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/948.96 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 948.96 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 404,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,332.88/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.56

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