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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.11, 945.36 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.11, 945.36 and 423.21 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.11 : 945.36 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.11/945.36 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.11x = 945.36 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.11x = 400,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,085.81/685.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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