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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.04, 950.88 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.04, 950.88 and 423.76 is: 584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.04 : 950.88 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.04/950.88 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.04x = 950.88 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.04x = 402,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,944.91/689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.79

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