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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.22, 946.97 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.22, 946.97 and 391.50 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.22 : 946.97 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.22/946.97 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.22x = 946.97 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.22x = 370,738.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,738.76/686.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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