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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.34, 948.30 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.34, 948.30 and 407.68 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.34 : 948.30 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.34/948.30 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.34x = 948.30 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.34x = 386,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,602.94/687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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