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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.10, 943.48 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.10, 943.48 and 487.27 is: 672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.10 : 943.48 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.10/943.48 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.10x = 943.48 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.10x = 459,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,729.50/684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.02

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