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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,029.28 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,029.28 and 442.50 is: 664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 1,029.28 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/1,029.28 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 1,029.28 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 455,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,456.40/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.01

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