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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.97, 950.40 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.97, 950.40 and 436.44 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.97 : 950.40 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.97/950.40 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.97x = 950.40 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.97x = 414,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,788.73/688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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