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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.92, 947.97 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.92, 947.97 and 451.01 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.92 : 947.97 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.92/947.97 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.92x = 947.97 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.92x = 427,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,543.95/686.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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