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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.86, 947.26 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.86, 947.26 and 450.74 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.86 : 947.26 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.86/947.26 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.86x = 947.26 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.86x = 426,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,967.97/686.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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