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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 950.54 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 950.54 and 436.59 is: 602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 950.54 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/950.54 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 950.54 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 414,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,994.08/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.40

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