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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 1,031.92 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 1,031.92 and 430.64 is: 646.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 1,031.92 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/1,031.92 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 1,031.92 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 444,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,386.03/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.89

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