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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.53, 945.75 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.53, 945.75 and 423.09 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.53 : 945.75 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.53/945.75 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.53x = 945.75 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.53x = 400,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,137.37/685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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