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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.38, 1,027.50 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.38, 1,027.50 and 468.66 is: 702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.38 : 1,027.50 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.38/1,027.50 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.38x = 1,027.50 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.38x = 481,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,548.15/685.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.60

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