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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 944.45 and 389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 944.45 and 389.74 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 944.45 = 389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/944.45 = 389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 944.45 × 389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 368,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,083.27/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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