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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.10, 951 and 394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.10, 951 and 394.30 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.10 : 951 = 394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.10/951 = 394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.10x = 951 × 394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.10x = 374,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,979.30/689.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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