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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.09, 1,028.31 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.09, 1,028.31 and 316.16 is: 473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.09 : 1,028.31 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.09/1,028.31 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.09x = 1,028.31 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.09x = 325,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,110.49/686.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.86

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