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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.37, 947.13 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.37, 947.13 and 406.62 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.37 : 947.13 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.37/947.13 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.37x = 947.13 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.37x = 385,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,122.00/686.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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