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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.67, 951.62 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.67, 951.62 and 394.88 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.67 : 951.62 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.67/951.62 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.67x = 951.62 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.67x = 375,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,768.97/689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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