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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.22, 1,027.35 and 438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.22, 1,027.35 and 438.57 is: 657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.22 : 1,027.35 = 438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.22/1,027.35 = 438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.22x = 1,027.35 × 438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.22x = 450,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,564.89/685.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.55

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