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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 1,030.32 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 1,030.32 and 444.84 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 1,030.32 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/1,030.32 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 1,030.32 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 458,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,327.55/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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