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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.97, 946.57 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.97, 946.57 and 391.16 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.97 : 946.57 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.97/946.57 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.97x = 946.57 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.97x = 370,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,253.63/685.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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