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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.24, 950.60 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.24, 950.60 and 501.44 is: 692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.24 : 950.60 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.24/950.60 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.24x = 950.60 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.24x = 476,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,665.36/688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.58

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