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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,030.98 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,030.98 and 444.74 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,030.98 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,030.98 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,030.98 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 458,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,518.05/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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