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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.97, 950.79 and 423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.97, 950.79 and 423.55 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.97 : 950.79 = 423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.97/950.79 = 423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.97x = 950.79 × 423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.97x = 402,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,712.26/688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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