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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.63, 946.23 and 390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.63, 946.23 and 390.97 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.63 : 946.23 = 390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.63/946.23 = 390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.63x = 946.23 × 390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.63x = 369,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,947.54/685.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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