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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 950.08 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 950.08 and 426.40 is: 588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 950.08 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/950.08 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 950.08 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 405,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,114.11/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.55

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