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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 942.91 and 462.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 942.91 and 462.39 is: 637.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 942.91 = 462.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/942.91 = 462.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 942.91 × 462.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 435,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,992.15/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.86

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