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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.57, 950.31 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.57, 950.31 and 426.62 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.57 : 950.31 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.57/950.31 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.57x = 950.31 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.57x = 405,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,423.63/688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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