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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,033.20 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,033.20 and 414.84 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,033.20 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,033.20 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,033.20 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 428,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,612.69/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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