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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.52, 1,033.07 and 414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.52, 1,033.07 and 414.81 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.52 : 1,033.07 = 414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.52/1,033.07 = 414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.52x = 1,033.07 × 414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.52x = 428,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,525.69/688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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