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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.64, 944.82 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.64, 944.82 and 374.14 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.64 : 944.82 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.64/944.82 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.64x = 944.82 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.64x = 353,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,494.95/684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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