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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.70, 1,028.21 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.70, 1,028.21 and 412.41 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.70 : 1,028.21 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.70/1,028.21 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.70x = 1,028.21 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.70x = 424,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,044.09/686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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