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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.56, 947.34 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.56, 947.34 and 453 is: 625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.56 : 947.34 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.56/947.34 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.56x = 947.34 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.56x = 429,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,145.02/685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.98

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