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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 945.03 and 422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 945.03 and 422.86 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 945.03 = 422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/945.03 = 422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 945.03 × 422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 399,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,615.39/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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