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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.51, 946.08 and 390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.51, 946.08 and 390.85 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.51 : 946.08 = 390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.51/946.08 = 390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.51x = 946.08 × 390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.51x = 369,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,775.37/685.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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