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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 945 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 945 and 389.95 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 945 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/945 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 945 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 368,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,500.39/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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