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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.85, 946.49 and 391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.85, 946.49 and 391.06 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.85 : 946.49 = 391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.85/946.49 = 391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.85x = 946.49 × 391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.85x = 370,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,129.65/685.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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