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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.27, 943.10 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.27, 943.10 and 495.21 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.27 : 943.10 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.27/943.10 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.27x = 943.10 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.27x = 467,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,030.07/684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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