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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 944.11 and 418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 944.11 and 418.54 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 944.11 = 418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/944.11 = 418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 944.11 × 418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 395,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,148.03/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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