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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683, 942.62 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683, 942.62 and 407 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683 : 942.62 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683/942.62 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683x = 942.62 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683x = 383,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,646.34/683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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