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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.13, 946.78 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.13, 946.78 and 406.31 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.13 : 946.78 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.13/946.78 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.13x = 946.78 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.13x = 384,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,686.18/686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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