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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.76, 947.30 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.76, 947.30 and 450.72 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.76 : 947.30 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.76/947.30 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.76x = 947.30 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.76x = 426,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,964.80/686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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