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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 944.44 and 518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 944.44 and 518.30 is: 715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 944.44 = 518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/944.44 = 518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 944.44 × 518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 489,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,503.25/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.29

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