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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.51, 949.75 and 408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.51, 949.75 and 408.57 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.51 : 949.75 = 408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.51/949.75 = 408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.51x = 949.75 × 408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.51x = 388,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,039.36/688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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