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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.83, 946.37 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.83, 946.37 and 406.09 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.83 : 946.37 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.83/946.37 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.83x = 946.37 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.83x = 384,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,310.04/685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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