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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 944.61 and 617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 944.61 and 617.62 is: 852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 944.61 = 617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/944.61 = 617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 944.61 × 617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 583,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,410.03/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.75

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