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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.23, 946.82 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.23, 946.82 and 391.44 is: 540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.23 : 946.82 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.23/946.82 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.23x = 946.82 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.23x = 370,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,621.26/686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.08

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