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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.85, 950.38 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.85, 950.38 and 409.17 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.85 : 950.38 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.85/950.38 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.85x = 950.38 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.85x = 388,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,866.98/688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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