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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.11, 948.05 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.11, 948.05 and 407.27 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.11 : 948.05 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.11/948.05 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.11x = 948.05 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.11x = 386,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,112.66/687.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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