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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.60, 947.17 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.60, 947.17 and 450.44 is: 621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.60 : 947.17 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.60/947.17 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.60x = 947.17 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.60x = 426,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,643.25/686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.39

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