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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 944.83 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 944.83 and 475.32 is: 656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 944.83 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/944.83 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 944.83 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 449,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,096.60/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.14

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