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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 946.77 and 465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.12, 946.77 and 465.15 is: 641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.12 : 946.77 = 465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.12/946.77 = 465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.12x = 946.77 × 465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.12x = 440,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,390.07/686.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.86

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