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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.31, 943.40 and 473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.31, 943.40 and 473.41 is: 653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.31 : 943.40 = 473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.31/943.40 = 473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.31x = 943.40 × 473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.31x = 446,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,615.58/683.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.61

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