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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.29, 944.03 and 448.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.29, 944.03 and 448.53 is: 618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.29 : 944.03 = 448.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.29/944.03 = 448.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.29x = 944.03 × 448.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.29x = 423,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,425.78/684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.78

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