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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.13, 946.62 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.13, 946.62 and 476.25 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.13 : 946.62 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.13/946.62 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.13x = 946.62 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.13x = 450,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,827.78/686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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