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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.11, 942.28 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.11, 942.28 and 496.38 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.11 : 942.28 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.11/942.28 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.11x = 942.28 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.11x = 467,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,728.95/683.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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