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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 944.43 and 488.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 944.43 and 488.83 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 944.43 = 488.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/944.43 = 488.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 944.43 × 488.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 461,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,665.72/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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