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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.14, 951.06 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.14, 951.06 and 394.48 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.14 : 951.06 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.14/951.06 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.14x = 951.06 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.14x = 375,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,174.15/689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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