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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.35, 943.13 and 434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.35, 943.13 and 434.78 is: 600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.35 : 943.13 = 434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.35/943.13 = 434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.35x = 943.13 × 434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.35x = 410,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,053.97/683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.07

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