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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 950.58 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 950.58 and 427 is: 589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 950.58 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/950.58 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 950.58 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 405,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,897.66/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.18

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