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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.29, 951.26 and 440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.29, 951.26 and 440.41 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.29 : 951.26 = 440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.29/951.26 = 440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.29x = 951.26 × 440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.29x = 418,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,944.42/689.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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