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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 945.43 and 397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.17, 945.43 and 397.70 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.17 : 945.43 = 397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.17/945.43 = 397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.17x = 945.43 × 397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.17x = 375,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,995.33/685.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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