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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 1,028.88 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 1,028.88 and 469.20 is: 703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 1,028.88 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/1,028.88 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 1,028.88 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 482,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,750.50/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.31

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