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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.76, 950.13 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.76, 950.13 and 439.82 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.76 : 950.13 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.76/950.13 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.76x = 950.13 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.76x = 417,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,886.18/688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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