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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.14, 942.89 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.14, 942.89 and 434.27 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.14 : 942.89 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.14/942.89 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.14x = 942.89 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.14x = 409,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,461.95/683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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