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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 950.22 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 950.22 and 408.82 is: 564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 950.22 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/950.22 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 950.22 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 388,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,468.94/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.14

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