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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.60, 1,030.26 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.60, 1,030.26 and 413.24 is: 620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.60 : 1,030.26 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.60/1,030.26 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.60x = 1,030.26 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.60x = 425,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,744.64/686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.08

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