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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.23, 945.64 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.23, 945.64 and 423.39 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.23 : 945.64 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.23/945.64 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.23x = 945.64 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.23x = 400,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,378.59/685.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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