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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 949.90 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 949.90 and 408.54 is: 563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 949.90 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/949.90 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 949.90 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 388,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,072.15/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.75

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