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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 946.55 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.12, 946.55 and 391.32 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.12 : 946.55 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.12/946.55 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.12x = 946.55 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.12x = 370,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,401.99/686.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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