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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.71, 946.46 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.71, 946.46 and 423.58 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.71 : 946.46 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.71/946.46 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.71x = 946.46 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.71x = 400,901.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,901.53/685.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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