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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 943.68 and 497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 943.68 and 497.36 is: 686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 943.68 = 497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/943.68 = 497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 943.68 × 497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 469,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,348.68/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.06

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