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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.84, 1,029.92 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.84, 1,029.92 and 316.44 is: 474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.84 : 1,029.92 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.84/1,029.92 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.84x = 1,029.92 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.84x = 325,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,906.30/686.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.50

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