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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 948.24 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 948.24 and 407.40 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 948.24 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/948.24 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 948.24 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 386,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,312.98/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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