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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.07, 943.23 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.07, 943.23 and 447.06 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.07 : 943.23 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.07/943.23 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.07x = 943.23 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.07x = 421,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,680.40/683.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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