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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.87, 1,027.49 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.87, 1,027.49 and 438.31 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.87 : 1,027.49 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.87/1,027.49 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.87x = 1,027.49 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.87x = 450,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,358.23/685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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