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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.18, 950.75 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.18, 950.75 and 440.38 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.18 : 950.75 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.18/950.75 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.18x = 950.75 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.18x = 418,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,686.53/689.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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