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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 945.12 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 945.12 and 422.94 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 945.12 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/945.12 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 945.12 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 399,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,729.05/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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