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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.10, 950.99 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.10, 950.99 and 394.46 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.10 : 950.99 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.10/950.99 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.10x = 950.99 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.10x = 375,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,120.79/689.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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