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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.72, 945.30 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.72, 945.30 and 423.28 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.72 : 945.30 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.72/945.30 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.72x = 945.30 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.72x = 400,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,126.58/685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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