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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.72, 950.48 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.72, 950.48 and 426.88 is: 589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.72 : 950.48 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.72/950.48 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.72x = 950.48 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.72x = 405,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,740.90/688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.12

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