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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.24, 950.96 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.24, 950.96 and 394.49 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.24 : 950.96 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.24/950.96 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.24x = 950.96 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.24x = 375,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,147.57/689.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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