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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.38, 947.14 and 406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.38, 947.14 and 406.54 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.38 : 947.14 = 406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.38/947.14 = 406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.38x = 947.14 × 406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.38x = 385,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,050.30/686.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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