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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 945.68 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.17, 945.68 and 436.43 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.17 : 945.68 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.17/945.68 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.17x = 945.68 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.17x = 412,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,718.58/685.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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