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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.74, 944.84 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.74, 944.84 and 422.68 is: 583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.74 : 944.84 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.74/944.84 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.74x = 944.84 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.74x = 399,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,364.97/684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.24

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