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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 943.77 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 943.77 and 421.96 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 943.77 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/943.77 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 943.77 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 398,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,233.19/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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