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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.01, 1,029.28 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.01, 1,029.28 and 412.29 is: 618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.01 : 1,029.28 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.01/1,029.28 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.01x = 1,029.28 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.01x = 424,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,360.82/686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.59

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