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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 943.20 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 943.20 and 450.96 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 943.20 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/943.20 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 943.20 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 425,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,345.47/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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