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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.74, 945.77 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.74, 945.77 and 423.57 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.74 : 945.77 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.74/945.77 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.74x = 945.77 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.74x = 400,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,597.68/685.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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