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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 943.14 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 943.14 and 487.29 is: 672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 943.14 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/943.14 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 943.14 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 459,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,585.40/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.46

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