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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.27, 946.59 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.27, 946.59 and 423.83 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.27 : 946.59 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.27/946.59 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.27x = 946.59 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.27x = 401,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,194.02/686.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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