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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 944.80 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 944.80 and 451.96 is: 623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 944.80 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/944.80 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 944.80 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 427,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,011.81/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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