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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 944.46 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 944.46 and 509.88 is: 703.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 944.46 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/944.46 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 944.46 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 481,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,561.26/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.91

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