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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 944.96 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 944.96 and 374.26 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 944.96 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/944.96 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 944.96 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 353,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,660.73/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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