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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.48, 945.99 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.48, 945.99 and 390.76 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.48 : 945.99 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.48/945.99 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.48x = 945.99 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.48x = 369,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,655.05/685.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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