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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 944.23 and 435.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 944.23 and 435.37 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 944.23 = 435.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/944.23 = 435.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 944.23 × 435.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 411,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,091.11/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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