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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.32, 944.28 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.32, 944.28 and 498.48 is: 686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.32 : 944.28 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.32/944.28 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.32x = 944.28 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.32x = 470,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,704.69/685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.84

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