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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.36, 945.69 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.36, 945.69 and 436.89 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.36 : 945.69 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.36/945.69 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.36x = 945.69 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.36x = 413,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,162.50/685.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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