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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 944.64 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 944.64 and 535.02 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 944.64 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/944.64 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 944.64 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 505,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,401.29/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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