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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 945.16 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 945.16 and 390.22 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 945.16 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/945.16 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 945.16 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 368,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,820.34/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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