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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.43, 945.95 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.43, 945.95 and 390.68 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.43 : 945.95 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.43/945.95 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.43x = 945.95 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.43x = 369,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,563.75/685.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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