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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.50, 944.04 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.50, 944.04 and 507.52 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.50 : 944.04 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.50/944.04 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.50x = 944.04 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.50x = 479,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,118.72/684.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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