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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.59, 1,029.98 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.59, 1,029.98 and 444.20 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.59 : 1,029.98 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.59/1,029.98 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.59x = 1,029.98 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.59x = 457,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,513.08/686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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