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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.18, 945.16 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.18, 945.16 and 423.01 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.18 : 945.16 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.18/945.16 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.18x = 945.16 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.18x = 399,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,812.13/685.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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