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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.88, 946.58 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.88, 946.58 and 423.98 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.88 : 946.58 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.88/946.58 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.88x = 946.58 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.88x = 401,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,324.14/685.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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