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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.90, 945.60 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.90, 945.60 and 475.01 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.90 : 945.60 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.90/945.60 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.90x = 945.60 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.90x = 449,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,169.44/684.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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