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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.42, 942.97 and 434.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.42, 942.97 and 434.65 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.42 : 942.97 = 434.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.42/942.97 = 434.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.42x = 942.97 × 434.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.42x = 409,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,861.91/683.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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