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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 946.20 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 946.20 and 518.82 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 946.20 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/946.20 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 946.20 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 490,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,907.48/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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