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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 944.57 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 944.57 and 419.04 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 944.57 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/944.57 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 944.57 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 395,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,810.66/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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