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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.24, 1,027.62 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.24, 1,027.62 and 424.84 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.24 : 1,027.62 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.24/1,027.62 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.24x = 1,027.62 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.24x = 436,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,574.08/685.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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