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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 946.68 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.96, 946.68 and 391.16 is: 539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.96 : 946.68 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.96/946.68 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.96x = 946.68 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.96x = 370,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,296.66/685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.83

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