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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.65, 947.69 and 437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.65, 947.69 and 437.71 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.65 : 947.69 = 437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.65/947.69 = 437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.65x = 947.69 × 437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.65x = 414,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,811.20/686.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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