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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.25, 950.40 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.25, 950.40 and 440.58 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.25 : 950.40 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.25/950.40 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.25x = 950.40 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.25x = 418,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,727.23/689.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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