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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 946.89 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 946.89 and 424.04 is: 585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 946.89 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/946.89 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 946.89 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 401,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,514.50/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.24

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