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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683, 940.46 and 584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683, 940.46 and 584.54 is: 804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683 : 940.46 = 584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683/940.46 = 584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683x = 940.46 × 584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683x = 549,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,736.49/683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.89

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