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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 946.74 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 946.74 and 406.26 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 946.74 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/946.74 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 946.74 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 384,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,622.59/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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