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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.59, 946.13 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.59, 946.13 and 390.87 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.59 : 946.13 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.59/946.13 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.59x = 946.13 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.59x = 369,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,813.83/685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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