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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.30, 946.82 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.30, 946.82 and 406.43 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.30 : 946.82 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.30/946.82 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.30x = 946.82 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.30x = 384,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,809.29/686.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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