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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 943.99 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 943.99 and 463.06 is: 638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 943.99 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/943.99 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 943.99 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 437,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,124.01/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.64

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