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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.48, 944.88 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.48, 944.88 and 463.32 is: 639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.48 : 944.88 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.48/944.88 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.48x = 944.88 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.48x = 437,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,781.80/684.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.58

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