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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.49, 942.93 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.49, 942.93 and 447.36 is: 617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.49 : 942.93 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.49/942.93 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.49x = 942.93 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.49x = 421,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,829.16/683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.17

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