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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.51, 943.10 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.51, 943.10 and 434.74 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.51 : 943.10 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.51/943.10 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.51x = 943.10 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.51x = 410,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,005.65/683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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