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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 944.52 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 944.52 and 487.92 is: 673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 944.52 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/944.52 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 944.52 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 460,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,850.20/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.05

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