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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 947.34 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 947.34 and 437.46 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 947.34 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/947.34 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 947.34 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 414,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,423.36/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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