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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.09, 951.21 and 440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.09, 951.21 and 440.62 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.09 : 951.21 = 440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.09/951.21 = 440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.09x = 951.21 × 440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.09x = 419,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,119.77/689.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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