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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.84, 945.36 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.84, 945.36 and 423.28 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.84 : 945.36 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.84/945.36 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.84x = 945.36 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.84x = 400,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,151.98/685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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