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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 949.51 and 439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 949.51 and 439.33 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 949.51 = 439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/949.51 = 439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 949.51 × 439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 417,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,148.23/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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