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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 944.08 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 944.08 and 422.24 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 944.08 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/944.08 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 944.08 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 398,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,628.34/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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