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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.41, 944.46 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.41, 944.46 and 389.68 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.41 : 944.46 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.41/944.46 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.41x = 944.46 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.41x = 368,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,034.81/684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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