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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 947.15 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 947.15 and 406.50 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 947.15 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/947.15 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 947.15 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 385,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,014.44/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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