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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.53, 945.68 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.53, 945.68 and 452.25 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.53 : 945.68 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.53/945.68 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.53x = 945.68 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.53x = 427,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,681.52/685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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