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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 950.83 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 950.83 and 440.44 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 950.83 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/950.83 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 950.83 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 418,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,780.09/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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