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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.19, 944.13 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.19, 944.13 and 422.20 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.19 : 944.13 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.19/944.13 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.19x = 944.13 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.19x = 398,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,611.69/684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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