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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.30, 949.86 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.30, 949.86 and 426.31 is: 588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.30 : 949.86 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.30/949.86 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.30x = 949.86 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.30x = 404,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,934.82/688.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.31

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