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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 944.16 and 418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 944.16 and 418.62 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 944.16 = 418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/944.16 = 418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 944.16 × 418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 395,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,244.26/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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