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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.31, 944.31 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.31, 944.31 and 422.28 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.31 : 944.31 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.31/944.31 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.31x = 944.31 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.31x = 398,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,763.23/684.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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