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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 944.94 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 944.94 and 422.52 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 944.94 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/944.94 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 944.94 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 399,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,256.05/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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