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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.58, 945.34 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.58, 945.34 and 436.50 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.58 : 945.34 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.58/945.34 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.58x = 945.34 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.58x = 412,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,639.82/685.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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