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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 950.04 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 950.04 and 408.72 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 950.04 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/950.04 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 950.04 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 388,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,300.35/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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