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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 943.35 and 623.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 943.35 and 623.49 is: 858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 943.35 = 623.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/943.35 = 623.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 943.35 × 623.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 588,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,169.29/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.65

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