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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.84 and 586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.84 and 586.96 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.84 = 586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.84 = 586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.84 × 586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 554,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,583.29/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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