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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.56, 944.15 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.56, 944.15 and 435.80 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.56 : 944.15 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.56/944.15 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.56x = 944.15 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.56x = 411,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,460.75/684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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