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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.45, 943.45 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.45, 943.45 and 474.32 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.45 : 943.45 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.45/943.45 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.45x = 943.45 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.45x = 447,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,490.12/683.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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