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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 944.93 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 944.93 and 374.22 is: 516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 944.93 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/944.93 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 944.93 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 353,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,612.64/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.43

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