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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 942.64 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 942.64 and 447.16 is: 616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 942.64 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/942.64 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 942.64 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 421,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,510.90/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.86

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