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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 944.04 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 944.04 and 462.64 is: 638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 944.04 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/944.04 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 944.04 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 436,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,750.67/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.82

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