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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.11, 943.14 and 462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.11, 943.14 and 462.57 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.11 : 943.14 = 462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.11/943.14 = 462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.11x = 943.14 × 462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.11x = 436,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,268.27/683.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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