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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.45, 950.09 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.45, 950.09 and 408.84 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.45 : 950.09 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.45/950.09 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.45x = 950.09 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.45x = 388,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,434.80/688.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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