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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.48, 1,030 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.48, 1,030 and 361.68 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.48 : 1,030 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.48/1,030 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.48x = 1,030 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.48x = 372,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,530.40/686.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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