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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.15, 946.89 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.15, 946.89 and 406.38 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.15 : 946.89 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.15/946.89 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.15x = 946.89 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.15x = 384,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,797.16/686.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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