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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,025.88 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,025.88 and 424.43 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,025.88 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,025.88 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,025.88 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 435,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,414.25/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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