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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.29, 947.23 and 437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.29, 947.23 and 437.55 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.29 : 947.23 = 437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.29/947.23 = 437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.29x = 947.23 × 437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.29x = 414,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,461.76/686.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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