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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 945.12 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 945.12 and 435.96 is: 601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 945.12 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/945.12 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 945.12 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 412,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,034.52/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.91

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