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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 943.90 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 943.90 and 435.14 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 943.90 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/943.90 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 943.90 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 410,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,728.65/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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