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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 943.20 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 943.20 and 450.72 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 943.20 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/943.20 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 943.20 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 425,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,119.10/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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