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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 942.93 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 942.93 and 450.26 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 942.93 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/942.93 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 942.93 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 424,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,563.66/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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