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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 944.92 and 478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 944.92 and 478.05 is: 659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 944.92 = 478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/944.92 = 478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 944.92 × 478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 451,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,719.01/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.51

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