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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.66, 946.26 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.66, 946.26 and 391 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.66 : 946.26 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.66/946.26 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.66x = 946.26 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.66x = 369,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,987.66/685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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