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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 950.43 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 950.43 and 427.06 is: 589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 950.43 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/950.43 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 950.43 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 405,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,890.64/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.14

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