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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.02, 946.68 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.02, 946.68 and 406.15 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.02 : 946.68 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.02/946.68 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.02x = 946.68 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.02x = 384,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,494.08/686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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