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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.40, 950.99 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.40, 950.99 and 436.87 is: 602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.40 : 950.99 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.40/950.99 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.40x = 950.99 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.40x = 415,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,455.88/689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.63

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