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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.67, 947.67 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.67, 947.67 and 406.99 is: 561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.67 : 947.67 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.67/947.67 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.67x = 947.67 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.67x = 385,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,694.16/686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.69

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