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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 947.04 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 947.04 and 453.36 is: 625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 947.04 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/947.04 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 947.04 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 429,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,350.05/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.29

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