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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.46, 1,028.23 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.46, 1,028.23 and 198.59 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.46 : 1,028.23 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.46/1,028.23 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.46x = 1,028.23 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.46x = 204,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,190.56/685.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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