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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 947.87 and 406.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 947.87 and 406.97 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 947.87 = 406.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/947.87 = 406.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 947.87 × 406.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 385,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,758.29/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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