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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.56, 944.76 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.56, 944.76 and 464.04 is: 639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.56 : 944.76 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.56/944.76 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.56x = 944.76 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.56x = 438,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,406.43/685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.49

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