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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 947.72 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 947.72 and 465.68 is: 642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 947.72 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/947.72 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 947.72 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 441,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,334.25/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.67

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