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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 943.12 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 943.12 and 496.88 is: 686.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 943.12 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/943.12 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 943.12 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 468,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,617.47/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.08

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