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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.30, 1,031.46 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.30, 1,031.46 and 427.68 is: 641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.30 : 1,031.46 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.30/1,031.46 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.30x = 1,031.46 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.30x = 441,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,129.34/687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.83

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