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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.05, 945.39 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.05, 945.39 and 436.38 is: 602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.05 : 945.39 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.05/945.39 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.05x = 945.39 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.05x = 412,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,549.29/685.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.22

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