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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.62, 947.48 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.62, 947.48 and 391.88 is: 540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.62 : 947.48 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.62/947.48 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.62x = 947.48 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.62x = 371,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,298.46/686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.76

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