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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.37, 1,030.28 and 413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.37, 1,030.28 and 413.65 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.37 : 1,030.28 = 413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.37/1,030.28 = 413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.37x = 1,030.28 × 413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.37x = 426,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,176.73/687.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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