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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.46, 949.59 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.46, 949.59 and 439.85 is: 606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.46 : 949.59 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.46/949.59 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.46x = 949.59 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.46x = 417,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,672.41/688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.68

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