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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 947.38 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 947.38 and 406.91 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 947.38 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/947.38 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 947.38 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 385,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,496.36/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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