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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.90, 945.18 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.90, 945.18 and 386.19 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.90 : 945.18 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.90/945.18 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.90x = 945.18 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.90x = 365,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,019.06/684.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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