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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.95, 943.85 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.95, 943.85 and 605.66 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.95 : 943.85 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.95/943.85 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.95x = 943.85 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.95x = 571,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,644.44/684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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