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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 946.44 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.12, 946.44 and 499.36 is: 688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.12 : 946.44 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.12/946.44 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.12x = 946.44 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.12x = 472,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,614.28/686.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.82

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