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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.57, 943.43 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.57, 943.43 and 435.03 is: 600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.57 : 943.43 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.57/943.43 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.57x = 943.43 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.57x = 410,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,418.18/683.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.41

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