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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 949.34 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 949.34 and 426 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 949.34 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/949.34 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 949.34 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 404,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,419.91/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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