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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.06, 946.48 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.06, 946.48 and 406.09 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.06 : 946.48 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.06/946.48 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.06x = 946.48 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.06x = 384,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,349.30/686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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