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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.01, 942.97 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.01, 942.97 and 486.18 is: 671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.01 : 942.97 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.01/942.97 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.01x = 942.97 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.01x = 458,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,453.15/683.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.22

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