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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.35, 949.82 and 408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.35, 949.82 and 408.59 is: 563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.35 : 949.82 = 408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.35/949.82 = 408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.35x = 949.82 × 408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.35x = 388,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,088.31/688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.80

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