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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.25, 942.87 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.25, 942.87 and 403.51 is: 556.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.25 : 942.87 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.25/942.87 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.25x = 942.87 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.25x = 380,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,457.47/683.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.83

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