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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.75, 1,030.49 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.75, 1,030.49 and 344.75 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.75 : 1,030.49 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.75/1,030.49 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.75x = 1,030.49 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.75x = 355,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,259.70/686.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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