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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 1,029.93 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 1,029.93 and 296.59 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 1,029.93 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/1,029.93 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 1,029.93 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 305,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,462.70/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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