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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.95, 950.72 and 409.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.95, 950.72 and 409.31 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.95 : 950.72 = 409.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.95/950.72 = 409.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.95x = 950.72 × 409.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.95x = 389,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,132.40/688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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