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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.03, 944.32 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.03, 944.32 and 526.18 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.03 : 944.32 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.03/944.32 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.03x = 944.32 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.03x = 496,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,882.30/683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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