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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.94, 946.58 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.94, 946.58 and 391.26 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.94 : 946.58 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.94/946.58 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.94x = 946.58 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.94x = 370,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,358.89/685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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