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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 949.88 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 949.88 and 422.87 is: 583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 949.88 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/949.88 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 949.88 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 401,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,672.06/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.40

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