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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 945.51 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.17, 945.51 and 390.45 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.17 : 945.51 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.17/945.51 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.17x = 945.51 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.17x = 369,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,174.38/685.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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