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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.86, 947.64 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.86, 947.64 and 424.84 is: 586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.86 : 947.64 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.86/947.64 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.86x = 947.64 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.86x = 402,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,595.38/686.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.14

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