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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.95, 1,030.21 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.95, 1,030.21 and 254 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.95 : 1,030.21 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.95/1,030.21 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.95x = 1,030.21 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.95x = 261,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,673.34/686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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