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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 944.76 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 944.76 and 463.38 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 944.76 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/944.76 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 944.76 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 437,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,782.89/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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