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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.83, 950.11 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.83, 950.11 and 440.04 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.83 : 950.11 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.83/950.11 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.83x = 950.11 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.83x = 418,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,082.57/688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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