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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.68, 947.79 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.68, 947.79 and 438.28 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.68 : 947.79 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.68/947.79 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.68x = 947.79 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.68x = 415,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,397.40/686.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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