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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.04, 947.06 and 437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.04, 947.06 and 437.48 is: 603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.04 : 947.06 = 437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.04/947.06 = 437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.04x = 947.06 × 437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.04x = 414,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,319.81/686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.93

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