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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.82, 1,029.31 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.82, 1,029.31 and 443.22 is: 664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.82 : 1,029.31 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.82/1,029.31 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.82x = 1,029.31 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.82x = 456,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,210.78/686.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.24

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