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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 944.46 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 944.46 and 475.35 is: 655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 944.46 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/944.46 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 944.46 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 448,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,949.06/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.41

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