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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 943.08 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 943.08 and 403.65 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 943.08 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/943.08 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 943.08 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 380,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,667.51/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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