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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.04, 946.89 and 437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.04, 946.89 and 437.31 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.04 : 946.89 = 437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.04/946.89 = 437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.04x = 946.89 × 437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.04x = 414,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,077.54/686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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