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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 945 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 945 and 436.16 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 945 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/945 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 945 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 412,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,171.20/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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