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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.54, 950.09 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.54, 950.09 and 423.03 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.54 : 950.09 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.54/950.09 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.54x = 950.09 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.54x = 401,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,914.46/688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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