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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.38, 1,029 and 469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.38, 1,029 and 469.66 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.38 : 1,029 = 469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.38/1,029 = 469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.38x = 1,029 × 469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.38x = 483,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,280.14/686.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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