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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.34, 942.88 and 473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.34, 942.88 and 473.45 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.34 : 942.88 = 473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.34/942.88 = 473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.34x = 942.88 × 473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.34x = 446,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,406.83/683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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