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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.64, 946.66 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.64, 946.66 and 453.24 is: 625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.64 : 946.66 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.64/946.66 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.64x = 946.66 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.64x = 429,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,064.18/685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.79

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