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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.68, 951.46 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.68, 951.46 and 440.56 is: 607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.68 : 951.46 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.68/951.46 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.68x = 951.46 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.68x = 419,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,175.22/689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.78

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