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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.34, 946.98 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.34, 946.98 and 453.42 is: 625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.34 : 946.98 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.34/946.98 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.34x = 946.98 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.34x = 429,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,379.67/686.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.61

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