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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 945.72 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 945.72 and 452.52 is: 624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 945.72 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/945.72 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 945.72 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 427,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,957.21/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.68

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