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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 944.06 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 944.06 and 518.55 is: 715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 944.06 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/944.06 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 944.06 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 489,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,542.31/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.03

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