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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.45, 942.95 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.45, 942.95 and 403.70 is: 556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.45 : 942.95 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.45/942.95 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.45x = 942.95 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.45x = 380,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,668.92/683.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.98

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