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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 946.59 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 946.59 and 450.01 is: 621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 946.59 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/946.59 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 946.59 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 425,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,969.14/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.02

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