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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.40, 950.04 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.40, 950.04 and 426.50 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.40 : 950.04 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.40/950.04 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.40x = 950.04 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.40x = 405,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,187.31/688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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