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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.69, 1,030.08 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.69, 1,030.08 and 335.62 is: 503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.69 : 1,030.08 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.69/1,030.08 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.69x = 1,030.08 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.69x = 345,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,713.77/686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.45

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