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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.34, 946.98 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.34, 946.98 and 437.56 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.34 : 946.98 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.34/946.98 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.34x = 946.98 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.34x = 414,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,360.57/686.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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