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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.08, 946.72 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.08, 946.72 and 406.34 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.08 : 946.72 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.08/946.72 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.08x = 946.72 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.08x = 384,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,690.20/686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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