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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 946.24 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 946.24 and 581.20 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 946.24 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/946.24 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 946.24 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 549,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,954.69/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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