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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.56, 946.89 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.56, 946.89 and 464.13 is: 641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.56 : 946.89 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.56/946.89 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.56x = 946.89 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.56x = 439,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,480.06/685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.05

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