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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.11, 945.44 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.11, 945.44 and 374.61 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.11 : 945.44 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.11/945.44 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.11x = 945.44 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.11x = 354,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,166.55/685.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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