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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 943.94 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 943.94 and 507.66 is: 700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 943.94 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/943.94 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 943.94 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 479,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,198.04/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.14

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