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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.33, 942.85 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.33, 942.85 and 473.18 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.33 : 942.85 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.33/942.85 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.33x = 942.85 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.33x = 446,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,137.76/683.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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