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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.18, 1,027.80 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.18, 1,027.80 and 295.67 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.18 : 1,027.80 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.18/1,027.80 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.18x = 1,027.80 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.18x = 303,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,892.20/686.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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