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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 944.46 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 944.46 and 389.61 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 944.46 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/944.46 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 944.46 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 367,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,971.06/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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