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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.60, 1,027.68 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.60, 1,027.68 and 442.64 is: 663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.60 : 1,027.68 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.60/1,027.68 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.60x = 1,027.68 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.60x = 454,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,892.28/685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.50

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