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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 942.66 and 407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 942.66 and 407.24 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 942.66 = 407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/942.66 = 407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 942.66 × 407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 383,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,888.86/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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