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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.75, 944.97 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.75, 944.97 and 374.25 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.75 : 944.97 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.75/944.97 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.75x = 944.97 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.75x = 353,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,655.02/684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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