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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944.28 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944.28 and 451.52 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944.28 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944.28 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944.28 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 426,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,361.31/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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