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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 1,028.10 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 1,028.10 and 422.48 is: 632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 1,028.10 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/1,028.10 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 1,028.10 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 434,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,351.69/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.50

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