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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 949.98 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 949.98 and 426.51 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 949.98 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/949.98 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 949.98 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 405,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,175.97/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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