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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 943.61 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 943.61 and 487.62 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 943.61 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/943.61 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 943.61 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 460,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,120.67/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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