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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.87, 944.86 and 436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.87, 944.86 and 436.15 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.87 : 944.86 = 436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.87/944.86 = 436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.87x = 944.86 × 436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.87x = 412,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,093.78/684.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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