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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 945.57 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 945.57 and 489.24 is: 675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 945.57 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/945.57 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 945.57 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 462,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,612.50/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.64

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