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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.46, 942.89 and 418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.46, 942.89 and 418.01 is: 576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.46 : 942.89 = 418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.46/942.89 = 418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.46x = 942.89 × 418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.46x = 394,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,130.64/683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.67

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