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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.29, 944.18 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.29, 944.18 and 435.53 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.29 : 944.18 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.29/944.18 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.29x = 944.18 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.29x = 411,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,215.08/684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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