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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.62, 947.63 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.62, 947.63 and 391.95 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.62 : 947.63 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.62/947.63 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.62x = 947.63 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.62x = 371,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,423.58/686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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