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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.46 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.46 and 463.56 is: 639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.46 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.46 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.46 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 437,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,813.88/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.85

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