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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.62, 946.14 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.62, 946.14 and 390.87 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.62 : 946.14 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.62/946.14 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.62x = 946.14 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.62x = 369,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,817.74/685.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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