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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.99, 946.92 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.99, 946.92 and 464.50 is: 641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.99 : 946.92 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.99/946.92 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.99x = 946.92 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.99x = 439,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,844.34/685.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.18

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