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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 943.88 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 943.88 and 418.55 is: 577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 943.88 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/943.88 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 943.88 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 395,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,054.16/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.55

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