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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.04, 945.12 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.04, 945.12 and 475.44 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.04 : 945.12 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.04/945.12 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.04x = 945.12 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.04x = 449,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,347.85/686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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