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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.06, 943.97 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.06, 943.97 and 422.02 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.06 : 943.97 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.06/943.97 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.06x = 943.97 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.06x = 398,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,374.22/684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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