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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 944.49 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 944.49 and 436.03 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 944.49 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/944.49 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 944.49 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 411,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,825.25/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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