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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.09, 945.83 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.09, 945.83 and 436.62 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.09 : 945.83 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.09/945.83 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.09x = 945.83 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.09x = 412,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,970.48/685.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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