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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 950.08 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 950.08 and 439.56 is: 606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 950.08 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/950.08 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 950.08 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 417,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,617.16/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.40

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