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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 951.51 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 951.51 and 440.82 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 951.51 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/951.51 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 951.51 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 419,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,444.64/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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