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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 942.84 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 942.84 and 421.28 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 942.84 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/942.84 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 942.84 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 397,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,199.64/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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