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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 944 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 944 and 418.68 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 944 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/944 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 944 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 395,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,233.92/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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