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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.78, 946.65 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.78, 946.65 and 453.46 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.78 : 946.65 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.78/946.65 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.78x = 946.65 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.78x = 429,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,267.91/685.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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