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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 945.02 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 945.02 and 374.28 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 945.02 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/945.02 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 945.02 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 353,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,702.09/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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