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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.71, 950.58 and 409.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.71, 950.58 and 409.11 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.71 : 950.58 = 409.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.71/950.58 = 409.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.71x = 950.58 × 409.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.71x = 388,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,891.78/688.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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