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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.69, 947.64 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.69, 947.64 and 376.19 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.69 : 947.64 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.69/947.64 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.69x = 947.64 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.69x = 356,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,492.69/686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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