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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.85, 950.79 and 426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.85, 950.79 and 426.71 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.85 : 950.79 = 426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.85/950.79 = 426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.85x = 950.79 × 426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.85x = 405,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,706.85/688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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