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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.22, 943.16 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.22, 943.16 and 447.51 is: 617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.22 : 943.16 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.22/943.16 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.22x = 943.16 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.22x = 422,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,073.53/683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.77

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