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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 944.88 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 944.88 and 464.06 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 944.88 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/944.88 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 944.88 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 438,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,481.01/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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