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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.98, 946.51 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.98, 946.51 and 406.31 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.98 : 946.51 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.98/946.51 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.98x = 946.51 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.98x = 384,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,570.73/685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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