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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 940.56 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 940.56 and 483.32 is: 665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 940.56 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/940.56 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 940.56 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 454,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,592.00/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.74

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