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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.04, 945.68 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.04, 945.68 and 436.48 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.04 : 945.68 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.04/945.68 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.04x = 945.68 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.04x = 412,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,770.41/685.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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