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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.22, 1,026.43 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.22, 1,026.43 and 441.90 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.22 : 1,026.43 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.22/1,026.43 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.22x = 1,026.43 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.22x = 453,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,578.31/685.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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