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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.77, 946.36 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.77, 946.36 and 391.05 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.77 : 946.36 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.77/946.36 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.77x = 946.36 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.77x = 370,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,074.08/685.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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