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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.88, 945.18 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.88, 945.18 and 423.04 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.88 : 945.18 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.88/945.18 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.88x = 945.18 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.88x = 399,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,848.95/684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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