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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.25, 951.33 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.25, 951.33 and 394.69 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.25 : 951.33 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.25/951.33 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.25x = 951.33 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.25x = 375,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,475.68/689.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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