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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 945 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 945 and 374.28 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 945 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/945 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 945 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 353,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,694.60/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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