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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.72, 1,026.60 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.72, 1,026.60 and 421.48 is: 631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.72 : 1,026.60 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.72/1,026.60 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.72x = 1,026.60 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.72x = 432,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,691.37/685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.00

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