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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 944.46 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 944.46 and 422.56 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 944.46 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/944.46 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 944.46 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 399,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,091.02/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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