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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.23, 946.89 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.23, 946.89 and 387.46 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.23 : 946.89 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.23/946.89 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.23x = 946.89 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.23x = 366,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,883.18/686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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