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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.21, 947.15 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.21, 947.15 and 424.08 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.21 : 947.15 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.21/947.15 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.21x = 947.15 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.21x = 401,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,668.43/686.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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