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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.10, 945.19 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.10, 945.19 and 436.53 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.10 : 945.19 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.10/945.19 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.10x = 945.19 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.10x = 412,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,601.61/685.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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