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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 944.28 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 944.28 and 422.16 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 944.28 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/944.28 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 944.28 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 398,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,637.24/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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