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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.13, 943.95 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.13, 943.95 and 486.30 is: 671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.13 : 943.95 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.13/943.95 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.13x = 943.95 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.13x = 459,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,039.35/683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.97

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