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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.10, 944.31 and 518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.10, 944.31 and 518.68 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.10 : 944.31 = 518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.10/944.31 = 518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.10x = 944.31 × 518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.10x = 489,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,794.71/684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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