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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.23, 948.46 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.23, 948.46 and 392.45 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.23 : 948.46 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.23/948.46 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.23x = 948.46 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.23x = 372,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,218.14/687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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