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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.37, 947.66 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.37, 947.66 and 438.11 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.37 : 947.66 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.37/947.66 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.37x = 947.66 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.37x = 415,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,172.39/686.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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