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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.32, 945.80 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.32, 945.80 and 423.36 is: 584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.32 : 945.80 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.32/945.80 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.32x = 945.80 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.32x = 400,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,413.89/685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.27

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