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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.57, 1,028.97 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.57, 1,028.97 and 442.35 is: 662.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.57 : 1,028.97 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.57/1,028.97 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.57x = 1,028.97 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.57x = 455,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,164.88/686.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.96

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