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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 945.83 and 632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 945.83 and 632.81 is: 874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 945.83 = 632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/945.83 = 632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 945.83 × 632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 598,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,530.68/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.21

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