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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 946.43 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 946.43 and 424.02 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 946.43 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/946.43 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 946.43 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 401,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,303.13/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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