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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 949.77 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 949.77 and 439.38 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 949.77 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/949.77 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 949.77 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 417,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,309.94/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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