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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.14, 947.22 and 466.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.14, 947.22 and 466.27 is: 643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.14 : 947.22 = 466.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.14/947.22 = 466.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.14x = 947.22 × 466.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.14x = 441,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,660.27/686.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.69

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