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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.51, 951.48 and 394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.51, 951.48 and 394.76 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.51 : 951.48 = 394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.51/951.48 = 394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.51x = 951.48 × 394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.51x = 375,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,606.24/689.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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