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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 949.66 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 949.66 and 439.47 is: 606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 949.66 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/949.66 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 949.66 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 417,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,345.98/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.25

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