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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.43, 949.64 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.43, 949.64 and 426.26 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.43 : 949.64 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.43/949.64 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.43x = 949.64 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.43x = 404,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,791.42/688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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