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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.02, 946.23 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.02, 946.23 and 424.18 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.02 : 946.23 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.02/946.23 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.02x = 946.23 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.02x = 401,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,371.84/686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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