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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.74, 945.63 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.74, 945.63 and 452.94 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.74 : 945.63 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.74/945.63 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.74x = 945.63 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.74x = 428,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,313.65/685.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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