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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.61, 946.38 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.61, 946.38 and 406.08 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.61 : 946.38 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.61/946.38 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.61x = 946.38 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.61x = 384,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,305.99/685.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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