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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.01, 945.19 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.01, 945.19 and 452 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.01 : 945.19 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.01/945.19 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.01x = 945.19 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.01x = 427,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,225.88/685.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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