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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.46, 950.97 and 440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.46, 950.97 and 440.85 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.46 : 950.97 = 440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.46/950.97 = 440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.46x = 950.97 × 440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.46x = 419,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,235.12/689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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