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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 949.86 and 426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 949.86 and 426.38 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 949.86 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/949.86 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 949.86 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 404,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,996.56/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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