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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 944.50 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 944.50 and 435.40 is: 600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 944.50 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/944.50 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 944.50 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 411,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,231.85/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.92

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