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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.84, 950.94 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.84, 950.94 and 427.24 is: 589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.84 : 950.94 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.84/950.94 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.84x = 950.94 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.84x = 406,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,279.61/688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.80

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