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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 946.32 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 946.32 and 464.96 is: 641.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 946.32 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/946.32 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 946.32 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 440,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,000.95/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.03

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