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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.45, 944.89 and 498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.45, 944.89 and 498.64 is: 687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.45 : 944.89 = 498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.45/944.89 = 498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.45x = 944.89 × 498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.45x = 471,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,159.95/685.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.37

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