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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 945.72 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 945.72 and 488.57 is: 674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 945.72 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/945.72 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 945.72 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 462,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,045.69/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.44

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