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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.38, 945.92 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.38, 945.92 and 405.74 is: 559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.38 : 945.92 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.38/945.92 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.38x = 945.92 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.38x = 383,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,797.58/685.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.98

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