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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 944.36 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 944.36 and 422.52 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 944.36 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/944.36 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 944.36 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 399,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,006.92/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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