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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 942.65 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 942.65 and 421.44 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 942.65 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/942.65 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 942.65 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 397,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,268.31/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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