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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 950.55 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 950.55 and 409.17 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 950.55 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/950.55 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 950.55 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 388,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,936.54/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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