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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 950.13 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 950.13 and 426.74 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 950.13 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/950.13 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 950.13 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 405,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,453.73/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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