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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.18, 942.93 and 509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.18, 942.93 and 509.58 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.18 : 942.93 = 509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.18/942.93 = 509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.18x = 942.93 × 509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.18x = 480,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,498.27/684.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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