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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.69, 951.98 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.69, 951.98 and 440.93 is: 608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.69 : 951.98 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.69/951.98 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.69x = 951.98 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.69x = 419,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,749.58/689.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.61

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