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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.75, 946.76 and 654.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.75, 946.76 and 654.15 is: 904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.75 : 946.76 = 654.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.75/946.76 = 654.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.75x = 946.76 × 654.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.75x = 619,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,319.78/684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.45

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