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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 1,029.36 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 1,029.36 and 412.32 is: 618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 1,029.36 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/1,029.36 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 1,029.36 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 424,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,425.72/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.55

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