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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.01, 944.51 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.01, 944.51 and 598.65 is: 824.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.01 : 944.51 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.01/944.51 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.01x = 944.51 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.01x = 565,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,430.91/686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.23

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