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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.74, 947.70 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.74, 947.70 and 407.11 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.74 : 947.70 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.74/947.70 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.74x = 947.70 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.74x = 385,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,814.25/686.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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