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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.60, 947.72 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.60, 947.72 and 406.82 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.60 : 947.72 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.60/947.72 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.60x = 947.72 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.60x = 385,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,551.45/686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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