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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.13, 946.85 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.13, 946.85 and 375.63 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.13 : 946.85 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.13/946.85 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.13x = 946.85 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.13x = 355,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,665.27/686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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