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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.84, 946.10 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.84, 946.10 and 499.12 is: 688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.84 : 946.10 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.84/946.10 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.84x = 946.10 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.84x = 472,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,217.43/685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.52

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