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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 1,028.80 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 1,028.80 and 397.28 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 1,028.80 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/1,028.80 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 1,028.80 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 408,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,721.66/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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