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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.36, 1,029.12 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.36, 1,029.12 and 397 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.36 : 1,029.12 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.36/1,029.12 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.36x = 1,029.12 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.36x = 408,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,560.64/685.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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