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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 945.56 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 945.56 and 461.18 is: 636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 945.56 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/945.56 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 945.56 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 436,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,066.33/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.67

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