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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.93, 947.01 and 424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.93, 947.01 and 424.03 is: 585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.93 : 947.01 = 424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.93/947.01 = 424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.93x = 947.01 × 424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.93x = 401,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,560.65/685.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.43

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