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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.71, 946.20 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.71, 946.20 and 402.08 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.71 : 946.20 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.71/946.20 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.71x = 946.20 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.71x = 380,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,445.73/685.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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