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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.48, 947.40 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.48, 947.40 and 376 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.48 : 947.40 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.48/947.40 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.48x = 947.40 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.48x = 356,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,222.40/686.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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