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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 948.21 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 948.21 and 407.46 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 948.21 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/948.21 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 948.21 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 386,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,357.65/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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