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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944.04 and 422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944.04 and 422.19 is: 582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944.04 = 422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944.04 = 422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944.04 × 422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 398,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,564.25/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.70

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