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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 945.54 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.17, 945.54 and 405.42 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.17 : 945.54 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.17/945.54 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.17x = 945.54 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.17x = 383,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,340.83/685.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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