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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 944.14 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 944.14 and 418.77 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 944.14 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/944.14 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 944.14 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 395,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,370.69/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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