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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.03, 946.67 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.03, 946.67 and 391.32 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.03 : 946.67 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.03/946.67 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.03x = 946.67 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.03x = 370,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,448.95/686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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