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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.06, 942.29 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.06, 942.29 and 430.88 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.06 : 942.29 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.06/942.29 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.06x = 942.29 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.06x = 406,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,008.67/683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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