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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 946.74 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 946.74 and 437.22 is: 603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 946.74 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/946.74 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 946.74 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 413,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,933.66/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.26

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