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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.62, 947.46 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.62, 947.46 and 387.84 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.62 : 947.46 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.62/947.46 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.62x = 947.46 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.62x = 367,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,462.19/686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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