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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.04, 946.70 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.04, 946.70 and 375.48 is: 518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.04 : 946.70 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.04/946.70 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.04x = 946.70 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.04x = 355,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,466.92/686.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.14

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