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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.18, 949.28 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.18, 949.28 and 426 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.18 : 949.28 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.18/949.28 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.18x = 949.28 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.18x = 404,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,393.28/688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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