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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.30, 947.07 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.30, 947.07 and 424.26 is: 585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.30 : 947.07 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.30/947.07 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.30x = 947.07 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.30x = 401,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,803.92/686.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.47

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