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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 944.69 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 944.69 and 475.02 is: 655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 944.69 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/944.69 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 944.69 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 448,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,744.27/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.37

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