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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 946.73 and 406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.12, 946.73 and 406.25 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.12 : 946.73 = 406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.12/946.73 = 406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.12x = 946.73 × 406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.12x = 384,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,602.30/686.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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