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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.89, 946.39 and 580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.89, 946.39 and 580.81 is: 801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.89 : 946.39 = 580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.89/946.39 = 580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.89x = 946.39 × 580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.89x = 549,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,670.90/685.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.40

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