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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 942.79 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 942.79 and 403.32 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 942.79 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/942.79 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 942.79 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 380,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,246.06/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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