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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.30, 946.75 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.30, 946.75 and 406.40 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.30 : 946.75 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.30/946.75 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.30x = 946.75 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.30x = 384,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,759.20/686.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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