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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 944.45 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 944.45 and 463.60 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 944.45 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/944.45 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 944.45 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 437,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,847.02/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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