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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.44, 951.07 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.44, 951.07 and 440.50 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.44 : 951.07 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.44/951.07 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.44x = 951.07 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.44x = 418,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,946.34/689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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