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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.70, 945.78 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.70, 945.78 and 423.80 is: 584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.70 : 945.78 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.70/945.78 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.70x = 945.78 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.70x = 400,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,821.56/685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.54

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