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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 947.61 and 406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 947.61 and 406.93 is: 561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 947.61 = 406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/947.61 = 406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 947.61 × 406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 385,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,610.94/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.53

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