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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.88, 946.68 and 437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.88, 946.68 and 437.57 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.88 : 946.68 = 437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.88/946.68 = 437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.88x = 946.68 × 437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.88x = 414,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,232.39/685.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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