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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 1,026.38 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 1,026.38 and 465.37 is: 697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 1,026.38 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/1,026.38 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 1,026.38 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 477,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,646.46/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.57

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