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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.69, 946.26 and 489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.69, 946.26 and 489.53 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.69 : 946.26 = 489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.69/946.26 = 489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.69x = 946.26 × 489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.69x = 463,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,225.02/685.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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