Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.68, 946.18 and 386.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.68, 946.18 and 386.96 is: 533.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.68 : 946.18 = 386.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.68/946.18 = 386.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.68x = 946.18 × 386.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.68x = 366,133.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,133.81/685.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.97
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