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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 943.17 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 943.17 and 418.05 is: 576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 943.17 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/943.17 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 943.17 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 394,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,292.22/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.93

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