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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.67, 951.48 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.67, 951.48 and 394.83 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.67 : 951.48 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.67/951.48 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.67x = 951.48 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.67x = 375,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,672.85/689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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