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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.29, 942.65 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.29, 942.65 and 447.53 is: 617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.29 : 942.65 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.29/942.65 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.29x = 942.65 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.29x = 421,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,861.40/683.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.40

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