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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.61, 950.44 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.61, 950.44 and 448.91 is: 619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.61 : 950.44 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.61/950.44 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.61x = 950.44 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.61x = 426,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,663.93/688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.60

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