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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.03, 946.63 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.03, 946.63 and 391.24 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.03 : 946.63 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.03/946.63 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.03x = 946.63 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.03x = 370,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,356.18/686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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