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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 944.40 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 944.40 and 422.80 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 944.40 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/944.40 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 944.40 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 399,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,292.32/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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