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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.38, 1,029.60 and 414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.38, 1,029.60 and 414.22 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.38 : 1,029.60 = 414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.38/1,029.60 = 414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.38x = 1,029.60 × 414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.38x = 426,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,480.91/686.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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