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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.56, 945.51 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.56, 945.51 and 463.13 is: 639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.56 : 945.51 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.56/945.51 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.56x = 945.51 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.56x = 437,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,891.13/684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.67

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