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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.83, 946.44 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.83, 946.44 and 391.08 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.83 : 946.44 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.83/946.44 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.83x = 946.44 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.83x = 370,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,133.76/685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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