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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.65, 1,030.14 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.65, 1,030.14 and 441.48 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.65 : 1,030.14 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.65/1,030.14 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.65x = 1,030.14 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.65x = 454,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,782.62/686.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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