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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 944.74 and 662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 944.74 and 662.36 is: 913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 944.74 = 662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/944.74 = 662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 944.74 × 662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 625,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,757.99/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.57

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