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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.24, 946.66 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.24, 946.66 and 424.08 is: 585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.24 : 946.66 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.24/946.66 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.24x = 946.66 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.24x = 401,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,459.57/686.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.01

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