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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 944.58 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 944.58 and 451.96 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 944.58 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/944.58 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 944.58 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 426,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,912.38/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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