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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.63, 1,030.07 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.63, 1,030.07 and 352.23 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.63 : 1,030.07 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.63/1,030.07 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.63x = 1,030.07 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.63x = 362,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,822.44/686.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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