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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.11, 945.54 and 499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.11, 945.54 and 499.22 is: 688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.11 : 945.54 = 499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.11/945.54 = 499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.11x = 945.54 × 499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.11x = 472,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,027.75/685.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.98

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