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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 1,033.53 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 1,033.53 and 415.04 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 1,033.53 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/1,033.53 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 1,033.53 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 428,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,949.57/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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