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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.85, 1,028.50 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.85, 1,028.50 and 425.46 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.85 : 1,028.50 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.85/1,028.50 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.85x = 1,028.50 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.85x = 437,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,587.34/685.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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