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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.59, 946.47 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.59, 946.47 and 423.75 is: 584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.59 : 946.47 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.59/946.47 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.59x = 946.47 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.59x = 401,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,066.66/685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.99

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