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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.62, 952.06 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.62, 952.06 and 437.88 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.62 : 952.06 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.62/952.06 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.62x = 952.06 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.62x = 416,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,888.03/689.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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