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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 950.43 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 950.43 and 423.28 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 950.43 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/950.43 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 950.43 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 402,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,298.01/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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