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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.77, 944.91 and 487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.77, 944.91 and 487.94 is: 673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.77 : 944.91 = 487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.77/944.91 = 487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.77x = 944.91 × 487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.77x = 461,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,054.66/684.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.30

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