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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.46, 947.28 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.46, 947.28 and 375.96 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.46 : 947.28 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.46/947.28 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.46x = 947.28 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.46x = 356,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,139.39/686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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