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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 942.57 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 942.57 and 421.20 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 942.57 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/942.57 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 942.57 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 397,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,010.48/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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