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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 951.90 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 951.90 and 440.88 is: 608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 951.90 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/951.90 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 951.90 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 419,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,673.67/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.59

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