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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 945.68 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 945.68 and 423.04 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 945.68 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/945.68 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 945.68 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 400,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,060.47/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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