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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 944.97 and 422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 944.97 and 422.70 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 944.97 = 422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/944.97 = 422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 944.97 × 422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 399,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,438.82/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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