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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 947.34 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 947.34 and 434.30 is: 599.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 947.34 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/947.34 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 947.34 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 411,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,429.76/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.07

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