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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 946.44 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.96, 946.44 and 406.20 is: 560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.96 : 946.44 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.96/946.44 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.96x = 946.44 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.96x = 384,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,443.93/685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.45

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