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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.59, 946.23 and 436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.59, 946.23 and 436.65 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.59 : 946.23 = 436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.59/946.23 = 436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.59x = 946.23 × 436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.59x = 413,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,169.15/685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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