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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.39, 946.98 and 391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.39, 946.98 and 391.45 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.39 : 946.98 = 391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.39/946.98 = 391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.39x = 946.98 × 391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.39x = 370,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,695.32/686.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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