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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.23, 946.65 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.23, 946.65 and 489.86 is: 675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.23 : 946.65 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.23/946.65 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.23x = 946.65 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.23x = 463,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,721.24/686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.76

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