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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 948.66 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 948.66 and 425.34 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 948.66 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/948.66 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 948.66 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 403,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,503.04/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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