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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.09, 946.98 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.09, 946.98 and 423.95 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.09 : 946.98 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.09/946.98 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.09x = 946.98 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.09x = 401,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,472.17/686.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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