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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.24, 1,027.14 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.24, 1,027.14 and 441.85 is: 662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.24 : 1,027.14 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.24/1,027.14 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.24x = 1,027.14 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.24x = 453,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,841.81/685.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.31

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