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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 947.08 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 947.08 and 406.72 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 947.08 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/947.08 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 947.08 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 385,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,196.38/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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