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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.10, 1,025.58 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.10, 1,025.58 and 441.80 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.10 : 1,025.58 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.10/1,025.58 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.10x = 1,025.58 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.10x = 453,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,101.24/685.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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