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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.40, 945.90 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.40, 945.90 and 423.50 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.40 : 945.90 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.40/945.90 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.40x = 945.90 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.40x = 400,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,583.92/685.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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