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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 942.12 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 942.12 and 487.14 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 942.12 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/942.12 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 942.12 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 458,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,944.34/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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