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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.28, 950.76 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.28, 950.76 and 440.50 is: 607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.28 : 950.76 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.28/950.76 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.28x = 950.76 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.28x = 418,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,809.78/689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.60

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