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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.04, 946.26 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.04, 946.26 and 474.84 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.04 : 946.26 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.04/946.26 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.04x = 946.26 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.04x = 449,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,322.10/685.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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