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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 950.25 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 950.25 and 409.08 is: 564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 950.25 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/950.25 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 950.25 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 388,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,728.27/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.38

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