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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944.64 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944.64 and 476.64 is: 658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944.64 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944.64 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944.64 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 450,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,253.21/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.26

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