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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.72, 950.22 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.72, 950.22 and 423.31 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.72 : 950.22 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.72/950.22 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.72x = 950.22 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.72x = 402,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,237.63/688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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