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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.62, 947.70 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.62, 947.70 and 391.98 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.62 : 947.70 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.62/947.70 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.62x = 947.70 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.62x = 371,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,479.45/686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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