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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944.16 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944.16 and 422.40 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944.16 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944.16 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944.16 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 398,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,813.18/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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