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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 950.16 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 950.16 and 408.74 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 950.16 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/950.16 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 950.16 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 388,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,368.40/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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