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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.33, 951.34 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.33, 951.34 and 394.64 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.33 : 951.34 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.33/951.34 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.33x = 951.34 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.33x = 375,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,436.82/689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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