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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.27, 943.95 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.27, 943.95 and 463.35 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.27 : 943.95 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.27/943.95 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.27x = 943.95 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.27x = 437,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,379.23/684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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