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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.32, 943.02 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.32, 943.02 and 450.28 is: 621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.32 : 943.02 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.32/943.02 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.32x = 943.02 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.32x = 424,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,623.05/683.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.41

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