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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,030.65 and 412.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,030.65 and 412.35 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,030.65 = 412.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,030.65 = 412.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,030.65 × 412.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 424,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,988.53/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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