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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 941.49 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 941.49 and 461.97 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 941.49 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/941.49 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 941.49 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 434,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,940.14/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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