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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 943.35 and 463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 943.35 and 463.23 is: 638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 943.35 = 463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/943.35 = 463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 943.35 × 463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 436,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,988.02/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.73

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