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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 950.13 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 950.13 and 422.91 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 950.13 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/950.13 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 950.13 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 401,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,819.48/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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