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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.26, 942.76 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.26, 942.76 and 434.49 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.26 : 942.76 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.26/942.76 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.26x = 942.76 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.26x = 409,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,619.66/683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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