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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 942.90 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 942.90 and 444.04 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 942.90 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/942.90 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 942.90 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 418,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,685.32/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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