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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.04, 946.22 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.04, 946.22 and 580.01 is: 801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.04 : 946.22 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.04/946.22 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.04x = 946.22 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.04x = 548,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,809.43/685.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.14

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