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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.03, 946.90 and 423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.03, 946.90 and 423.89 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.03 : 946.90 = 423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.03/946.90 = 423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.03x = 946.90 × 423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.03x = 401,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,382.75/686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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