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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 945.30 and 452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685, 945.30 and 452.17 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 945.30 = 452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/945.30 = 452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 945.30 × 452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 427,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,436.30/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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