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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 950.62 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 950.62 and 394.16 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 950.62 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/950.62 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 950.62 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 374,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,696.38/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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