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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.11, 945.69 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.11, 945.69 and 405.58 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.11 : 945.69 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.11/945.69 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.11x = 945.69 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.11x = 383,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,552.95/685.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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