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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.69, 947.48 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.69, 947.48 and 406.78 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.69 : 947.48 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.69/947.48 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.69x = 947.48 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.69x = 385,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,419.13/686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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