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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.68, 946.30 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.68, 946.30 and 386.96 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.68 : 946.30 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.68/946.30 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.68x = 946.30 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.68x = 366,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,180.25/685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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