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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 942.43 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 942.43 and 473.20 is: 652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 942.43 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/942.43 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 942.43 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 445,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,957.88/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.84

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