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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.33, 950.04 and 408.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.33, 950.04 and 408.67 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.33 : 950.04 = 408.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.33/950.04 = 408.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.33x = 950.04 × 408.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.33x = 388,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,252.85/688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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