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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.71, 950.45 and 440.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.71, 950.45 and 440.00 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.71 : 950.45 = 440.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.71/950.45 = 440.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.71x = 950.45 × 440.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.71x = 418,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,198.18/688.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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