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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 946.96 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 946.96 and 437.64 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 946.96 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/946.96 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 946.96 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 414,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,427.57/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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