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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 944.76 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 944.76 and 419.01 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 944.76 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/944.76 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 944.76 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 395,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,863.89/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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