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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.28, 946.03 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.28, 946.03 and 423.45 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.28 : 946.03 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.28/946.03 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.28x = 946.03 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.28x = 400,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,592.73/685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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