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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.29, 942.19 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.29, 942.19 and 487.27 is: 671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.29 : 942.19 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.29/942.19 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.29x = 942.19 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.29x = 459,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,100.92/683.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.90

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