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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 944.66 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 944.66 and 464.13 is: 640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 944.66 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/944.66 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 944.66 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 438,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,446.21/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.58

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