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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.53, 947.46 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.53, 947.46 and 391.83 is: 540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.53 : 947.46 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.53/947.46 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.53x = 947.46 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.53x = 371,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,243.25/686.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.75

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