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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.96 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.96 and 409.20 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.96 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.96 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.96 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 389,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,131.33/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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