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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 1,028.70 and 480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 1,028.70 and 480.54 is: 719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 1,028.70 = 480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/1,028.70 = 480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 1,028.70 × 480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 494,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,329.13/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.61

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