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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.90, 1,031.46 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.90, 1,031.46 and 444.82 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.90 : 1,031.46 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.90/1,031.46 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.90x = 1,031.46 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.90x = 458,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,814.04/688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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