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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 944.04 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 944.04 and 422.40 is: 582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 944.04 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/944.04 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 944.04 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 398,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,762.50/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.48

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