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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,030.65 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,030.65 and 276.30 is: 414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,030.65 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,030.65 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,030.65 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 284,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,768.60/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.58

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