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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.33, 943.83 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.33, 943.83 and 463.20 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.33 : 943.83 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.33/943.83 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.33x = 943.83 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.33x = 437,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,182.06/684.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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