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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 947.37 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 947.37 and 465.40 is: 642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 947.37 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/947.37 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 947.37 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 440,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,906.00/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.31

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