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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.47, 944.27 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.47, 944.27 and 485.60 is: 669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.47 : 944.27 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.47/944.27 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.47x = 944.27 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.47x = 458,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,530.36/684.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.91

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