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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.68, 943.94 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.68, 943.94 and 448.16 is: 617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.68 : 943.94 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.68/943.94 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.68x = 943.94 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.68x = 423,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,036.15/684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.86

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