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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.73, 947.61 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.73, 947.61 and 424.68 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.73 : 947.61 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.73/947.61 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.73x = 947.61 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.73x = 402,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,431.01/686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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