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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 950.40 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 950.40 and 426.88 is: 589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 950.40 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/950.40 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 950.40 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 405,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,706.75/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.14

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