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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 943.26 and 462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 943.26 and 462.15 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 943.26 = 462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/943.26 = 462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 943.26 × 462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 435,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,927.61/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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