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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 947.04 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 947.04 and 424.32 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 947.04 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/947.04 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 947.04 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 401,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,848.01/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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