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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 944.72 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 944.72 and 498.12 is: 687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 944.72 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/944.72 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 944.72 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 470,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,583.93/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.14

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