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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 944.16 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 944.16 and 448.64 is: 618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 944.16 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/944.16 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 944.16 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 423,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,587.94/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.99

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