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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.09, 946.98 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.09, 946.98 and 423.96 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.09 : 946.98 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.09/946.98 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.09x = 946.98 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.09x = 401,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,476.91/686.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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