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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.21, 950.63 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.21, 950.63 and 440.60 is: 607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.21 : 950.63 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.21/950.63 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.21x = 950.63 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.21x = 418,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,840.62/689.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.72

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