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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 942.74 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 942.74 and 421.26 is: 581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 942.74 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/942.74 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 942.74 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 397,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,138.65/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.09

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