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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 951.04 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 951.04 and 394.47 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 951.04 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/951.04 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 951.04 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 375,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,157.24/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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