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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.86, 950.15 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.86, 950.15 and 440.07 is: 606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.86 : 950.15 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.86/950.15 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.86x = 950.15 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.86x = 418,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,130.05/688.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.99

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