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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.68, 1,031.97 and 456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.68, 1,031.97 and 456.83 is: 685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.68 : 1,031.97 = 456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.68/1,031.97 = 456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.68x = 1,031.97 × 456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.68x = 471,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,429.70/687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.54

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