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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.74, 945.05 and 422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.74, 945.05 and 422.77 is: 583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.74 : 945.05 = 422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.74/945.05 = 422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.74x = 945.05 × 422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.74x = 399,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,534.31/684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.49

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