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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.37, 944.63 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.37, 944.63 and 422.61 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.37 : 944.63 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.37/944.63 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.37x = 944.63 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.37x = 399,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,210.08/684.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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