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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.42, 950.25 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.42, 950.25 and 426.52 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.42 : 950.25 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.42/950.25 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.42x = 950.25 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.42x = 405,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,300.63/688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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