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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.22 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.22 and 422.28 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.22 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.22 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.22 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 398,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,725.22/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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