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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.86, 947.76 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.86, 947.76 and 438.39 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.86 : 947.76 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.86/947.76 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.86x = 947.76 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.86x = 415,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,488.51/686.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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