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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.19, 944.66 and 617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.19, 944.66 and 617.66 is: 852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.19 : 944.66 = 617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.19/944.66 = 617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.19x = 944.66 × 617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.19x = 583,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,475.52/684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.80

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