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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.51, 946.95 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.51, 946.95 and 424.25 is: 585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.51 : 946.95 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.51/946.95 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.51x = 946.95 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.51x = 401,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,743.54/686.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.20

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