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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 942.32 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 942.32 and 434.18 is: 598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 942.32 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/942.32 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 942.32 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 409,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,136.50/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.77

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