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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 944.06 and 497.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 944.06 and 497.55 is: 686.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 944.06 = 497.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/944.06 = 497.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 944.06 × 497.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 469,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,714.57/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.36

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