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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 944.64 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 944.64 and 475.68 is: 656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 944.64 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/944.64 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 944.64 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 449,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,346.36/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.31

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