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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.91, 948.09 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.91, 948.09 and 438.18 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.91 : 948.09 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.91/948.09 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.91x = 948.09 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.91x = 415,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,434.08/686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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