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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 943.14 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.56, 943.14 and 451 is: 622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.56 : 943.14 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.56/943.14 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.56x = 943.14 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.56x = 425,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,356.14/683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.27

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