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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.93, 947.35 and 424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.93, 947.35 and 424.49 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.93 : 947.35 = 424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.93/947.35 = 424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.93x = 947.35 × 424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.93x = 402,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,139.34/686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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