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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.13, 942.93 and 508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.13, 942.93 and 508.71 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.13 : 942.93 = 508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.13/942.93 = 508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.13x = 942.93 × 508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.13x = 479,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,677.92/683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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