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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 945.25 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 945.25 and 374.46 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 945.25 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/945.25 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 945.25 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 353,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,957.38/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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