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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 1,025.58 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 1,025.58 and 423.48 is: 634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 1,025.58 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/1,025.58 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 1,025.58 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 434,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,312.62/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.63

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