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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.71, 945.72 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.71, 945.72 and 464.31 is: 640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.71 : 945.72 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.71/945.72 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.71x = 945.72 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.71x = 439,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,107.25/685.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.37

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