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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.85, 946.77 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.85, 946.77 and 437.49 is: 603.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.85 : 946.77 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.85/946.77 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.85x = 946.77 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.85x = 414,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,202.41/685.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.93

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