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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 1,026.47 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 1,026.47 and 464.40 is: 696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 1,026.47 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/1,026.47 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 1,026.47 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 476,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,685.21/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.59

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