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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 943.86 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685, 943.86 and 488.44 is: 673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 943.86 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/943.86 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 943.86 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 461,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,018.98/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.02

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