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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.01, 950.85 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.01, 950.85 and 394.31 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.01 : 950.85 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.01/950.85 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.01x = 950.85 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.01x = 374,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,929.66/689.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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