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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 948.12 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 948.12 and 407.39 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 948.12 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/948.12 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 948.12 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 386,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,249.87/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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