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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 950.31 and 408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 950.31 and 408.88 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 950.31 = 408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/950.31 = 408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 950.31 × 408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 388,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,563.94/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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