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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.84, 946.48 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.84, 946.48 and 387.15 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.84 : 946.48 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.84/946.48 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.84x = 946.48 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.84x = 366,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,429.32/685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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