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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.69, 1,030.33 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.69, 1,030.33 and 455.66 is: 683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.69 : 1,030.33 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.69/1,030.33 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.69x = 1,030.33 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.69x = 469,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,480.17/686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.69

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