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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 948.18 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 948.18 and 411 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 948.18 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/948.18 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 948.18 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 389,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,701.98/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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