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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.86, 1,029.05 and 412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.86, 1,029.05 and 412.15 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.86 : 1,029.05 = 412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.86/1,029.05 = 412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.86x = 1,029.05 × 412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.86x = 424,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,121.80/685.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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