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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.57, 1,026.81 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.57, 1,026.81 and 481.05 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.57 : 1,026.81 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.57/1,026.81 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.57x = 1,026.81 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.57x = 493,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,946.95/685.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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