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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.01, 944.35 and 487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.01, 944.35 and 487.18 is: 672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.01 : 944.35 = 487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.01/944.35 = 487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.01x = 944.35 × 487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.01x = 460,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,068.43/684.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.60

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