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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.62, 946.31 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.62, 946.31 and 390.96 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.62 : 946.31 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.62/946.31 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.62x = 946.31 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.62x = 369,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,967.40/685.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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