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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.05, 1,028.46 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.05, 1,028.46 and 247.19 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.05 : 1,028.46 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.05/1,028.46 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.05x = 1,028.46 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.05x = 254,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,227.60/686.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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