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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.06 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.06 and 426.44 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.06 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.06 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.06 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 405,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,136.70/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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