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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.57, 944.67 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.57, 944.67 and 385.79 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.57 : 944.67 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.57/944.67 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.57x = 944.67 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.57x = 364,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,444.24/684.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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