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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.76, 946.31 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.76, 946.31 and 405.99 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.76 : 946.31 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.76/946.31 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.76x = 946.31 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.76x = 384,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,190.37/685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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