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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.51, 950.27 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.51, 950.27 and 439.77 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.51 : 950.27 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.51/950.27 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.51x = 950.27 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.51x = 417,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,900.24/688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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