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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 949.36 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 949.36 and 425.94 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 949.36 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/949.36 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 949.36 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 404,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,370.40/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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