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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.70, 947.62 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.70, 947.62 and 424.71 is: 586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.70 : 947.62 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.70/947.62 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.70x = 947.62 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.70x = 402,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,463.69/686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.08

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