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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.13, 1,028.37 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.13, 1,028.37 and 315.87 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.13 : 1,028.37 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.13/1,028.37 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.13x = 1,028.37 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.13x = 324,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,831.23/686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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