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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.69, 946.26 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.69, 946.26 and 391.12 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.69 : 946.26 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.69/946.26 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.69x = 946.26 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.69x = 370,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,098.85/685.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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