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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.64, 944.83 and 389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.64, 944.83 and 389.91 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.64 : 944.83 = 389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.64/944.83 = 389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.64x = 944.83 × 389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.64x = 368,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,398.67/684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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