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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 946.32 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 946.32 and 423.48 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 946.32 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/946.32 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 946.32 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 400,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,747.59/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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