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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 946.84 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 946.84 and 520.64 is: 718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 946.84 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/946.84 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 946.84 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 492,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,962.78/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.14

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