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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 950.76 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 950.76 and 440.36 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 950.76 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/950.76 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 950.76 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 418,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,676.67/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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