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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.60, 945.79 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.60, 945.79 and 449.44 is: 620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.60 : 945.79 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.60/945.79 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.60x = 945.79 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.60x = 425,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,072.37/685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.00

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