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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 947.25 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 947.25 and 391.64 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 947.25 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/947.25 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 947.25 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 370,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,976.25/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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