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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 944.42 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 944.42 and 445.20 is: 614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 944.42 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/944.42 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 944.42 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 420,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,453.56/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.68

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