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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 944.85 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 944.85 and 389.97 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 944.85 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/944.85 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 944.85 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 368,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,463.15/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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