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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.67, 946.21 and 390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.67, 946.21 and 390.91 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.67 : 946.21 = 390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.67/946.21 = 390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.67x = 946.21 × 390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.67x = 369,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,882.95/685.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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