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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.94, 945.22 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.94, 945.22 and 374.44 is: 516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.94 : 945.22 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.94/945.22 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.94x = 945.22 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.94x = 353,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,924.88/684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.73

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