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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.10, 946.62 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.10, 946.62 and 424.20 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.10 : 946.62 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.10/946.62 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.10x = 946.62 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.10x = 401,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,556.20/686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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