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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 950.66 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 950.66 and 439.98 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 950.66 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/950.66 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 950.66 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 418,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,271.39/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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