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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.43, 944.08 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.43, 944.08 and 418.75 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.43 : 944.08 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.43/944.08 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.43x = 944.08 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.43x = 395,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,330.09/684.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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