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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.43, 947.34 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.43, 947.34 and 406.76 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.43 : 947.34 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.43/947.34 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.43x = 947.34 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.43x = 385,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,335.28/686.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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