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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.27, 944.37 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.27, 944.37 and 474.39 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.27 : 944.37 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.27/944.37 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.27x = 944.37 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.27x = 447,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,999.68/684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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