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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 944.14 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 944.14 and 463.25 is: 639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 944.14 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/944.14 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 944.14 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 437,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,372.86/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.08

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