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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.68, 946.31 and 390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.68, 946.31 and 390.94 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.68 : 946.31 = 390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.68/946.31 = 390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.68x = 946.31 × 390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.68x = 369,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,946.11/685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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