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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.47, 1,028.94 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.47, 1,028.94 and 340.05 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.47 : 1,028.94 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.47/1,028.94 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.47x = 1,028.94 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.47x = 349,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,891.05/686.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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