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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.44, 950.45 and 440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.44, 950.45 and 440.14 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.44 : 950.45 = 440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.44/950.45 = 440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.44x = 950.45 × 440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.44x = 418,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,331.06/688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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