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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 944.06 and 509.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 944.06 and 509.09 is: 702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 944.06 = 509.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/944.06 = 509.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 944.06 × 509.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 480,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,604.24/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.59

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