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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 944.72 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 944.72 and 432.57 is: 596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 944.72 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/944.72 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 944.72 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 408,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,655.37/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.98

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