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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.38, 1,028.47 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.38, 1,028.47 and 462.56 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.38 : 1,028.47 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.38/1,028.47 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.38x = 1,028.47 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.38x = 475,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,725.36/685.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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