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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.19, 942.06 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.19, 942.06 and 461.76 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.19 : 942.06 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.19/942.06 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.19x = 942.06 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.19x = 435,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,002.58/683.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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