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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.98, 946.35 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.98, 946.35 and 423.95 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.98 : 946.35 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.98/946.35 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.98x = 946.35 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.98x = 401,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,200.35/685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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