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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.53, 950.21 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.53, 950.21 and 423 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.53 : 950.21 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.53/950.21 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.53x = 950.21 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.53x = 401,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,938.83/688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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