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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 944.52 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 944.52 and 487.48 is: 672.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 944.52 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/944.52 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 944.52 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 460,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,434.61/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.87

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