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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 944.29 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 944.29 and 463.39 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 944.29 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/944.29 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 944.29 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 437,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,574.54/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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