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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 944.79 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 944.79 and 374.13 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 944.79 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/944.79 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 944.79 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 353,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,474.28/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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