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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.20, 944.33 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.20, 944.33 and 435.81 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.20 : 944.33 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.20/944.33 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.20x = 944.33 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.20x = 411,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,548.46/684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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