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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.37, 949.95 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.37, 949.95 and 422.73 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.37 : 949.95 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.37/949.95 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.37x = 949.95 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.37x = 401,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,572.36/688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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