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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.43, 1,028.78 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.43, 1,028.78 and 295.99 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.43 : 1,028.78 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.43/1,028.78 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.43x = 1,028.78 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.43x = 304,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,504.54/686.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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