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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.91, 946.58 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.91, 946.58 and 391.17 is: 539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.91 : 946.58 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.91/946.58 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.91x = 946.58 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.91x = 370,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,271.74/685.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.83

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