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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.09, 944.40 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.09, 944.40 and 422.25 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.09 : 944.40 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.09/944.40 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.09x = 944.40 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.09x = 398,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,772.90/684.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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