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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 944.46 and 463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 944.46 and 463.46 is: 639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 944.46 = 463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/944.46 = 463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 944.46 × 463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 437,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,714.71/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.20

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