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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.01, 946.26 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.01, 946.26 and 423.75 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.01 : 946.26 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.01/946.26 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.01x = 946.26 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.01x = 400,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,977.68/686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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