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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 949.86 and 408.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 949.86 and 408.50 is: 563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 949.86 = 408.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/949.86 = 408.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 949.86 × 408.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 388,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,017.81/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.77

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