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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.08, 943.73 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.08, 943.73 and 418.53 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.08 : 943.73 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.08/943.73 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.08x = 943.73 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.08x = 394,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,981.35/684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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