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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.32, 1,029.54 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.32, 1,029.54 and 316.12 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.32 : 1,029.54 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.32/1,029.54 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.32x = 1,029.54 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.32x = 325,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,458.18/686.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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