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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 945.51 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 945.51 and 436.58 is: 602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 945.51 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/945.51 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 945.51 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 412,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,791.35/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.68

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