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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.05, 942.76 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.05, 942.76 and 434.32 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.05 : 942.76 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.05/942.76 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.05x = 942.76 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.05x = 409,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,463.01/683.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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