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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.21, 946.95 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.21, 946.95 and 375.71 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.21 : 946.95 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.21/946.95 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.21x = 946.95 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.21x = 355,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,778.58/686.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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