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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.90, 950.73 and 427.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.90, 950.73 and 427.00 is: 589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.90 : 950.73 = 427.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.90/950.73 = 427.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.90x = 950.73 × 427.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.90x = 405,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,956.96/688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.29

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