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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 944.76 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 944.76 and 429.30 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 944.76 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/944.76 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 944.76 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 405,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,587.48/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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