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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 944.19 and 418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 944.19 and 418.91 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 944.19 = 418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/944.19 = 418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 944.19 × 418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 395,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,525.91/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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